Range’s Phil West plots Third Rail, a bar in the Dogpatch

It looks like Phil West, chef-owner of Range in the Mission, is working on a new project. Along with Range bar manager Jeff Lyon, he’s filed an application to take over the full liquor license at the Dogpatch’s Retox Lounge at 628 20th Street, right off the corner of Third Street. If it goes through, it would be a type 48 license (aka a “bar license”), and indeed, the nascent website describes the project as a “cocktail bar.” Sidenote: The bar at Range has long been home to some of the finest cocktails in town.

Reached for comment last Friday, West stayed mum on the matter, only saying that “a couple more details need to fall in place. ” But today*, West confirms that the lease is indeed signed, and they’re still working on the rest of the details. But the name on the license and website indicate that the name would be a good one (if it’s the one they choose), especially for the Dogpatch: Third Rail.